Roland Garros: Alcaraz, a long-awaited climb of the steps

Friday, 1 p.m., the Philippe-Chatrier court offers itself, under the roof, a thrill.

Rafael Nadal ends his studious training session when, under the cheers, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz take possession of the premises.

The sacred monsters share the poster with the young prodigy who quickly releases his forehands like violent hammer blows, sweeps the entire court with springs planted under the soles.

Flashes appreciated by the spectators quick to ignite to accompany the audacity of a young person who is not afraid.

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• Roland Garros men's singles

• Roland Garros single ladies

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Roland-Garros has seen the arrival and blossoming of phenomena, from the brilliant and imperturbable Björn Borg in the 1970s to Rafael Nadal (winner on his first appearance in 2005), Mats Wilander (titled in 1982, a year after winning the junior tournament) to Michael Chang crowned at 17 years and 3 months, in 1989, the year of his brilliant service with the spoon, or Gustavo Kuerten, smiling tornado, painted in yellow and blue, titled to everyone's surprise...

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